DAY ONE
ARRIVAL
Arrival in Kabul
Your guide meets you at Kabul airport and takes you to your hotel for a welcome briefing.
- Airport pickup
- Hotel check-in
- Trip briefing
KABUL · BAMIYAN · PANJSHIR · SAMANGAN · MAZAR-I-SHARIF · AFGHANISTAN
13-Day Central & North Afghanistan
Two weeks across central and northern Afghanistan: Kabul, Bamiyan, Band-e Amir, Panjshir, Samangan, Mazar-i-Sharif and Balkh.
13 Days
12 Nights
Private Tour
From $3,250
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TOUR OVERVIEW
About this 13-day journey
A slower, deeper journey through six provinces. You have time to enjoy Bamiyan and Band-e Amir, the Panjshir Valley, the Buddhist stupa of Takht-e Rustam in Samangan, and Mazar-i-Sharif with ancient Balkh.
THE JOURNEY
Your journey, day by day.
DAY BY DAY
The journey,unfolded.
A clear plan for every day. Final timings are agreed with you before you travel.
DAY TWO
HISTORY
Kabul Highlights
Kabul’s history and markets.
- Gardens of Babur
- National Museum
- Darul Aman Palace
- Old-city bazaars
DAY THREE
THE ROAD
Kabul to Bamiyan
Across the Hindu Kush mountains to Bamiyan.
- Drive or flight to Bamiyan
- Mountain viewpoints
- Hotel check-in
DAY FOUR
UNESCO
Bamiyan Heritage
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage landscape of Bamiyan.
- The Buddha niches and caves
- Shahr-e Gholghola (City of Screams)
- Shahr-e Zuhak (Red City)
- Bamiyan bazaar
DAY FIVE
NATURE
Band-e Amir National Park
A full day at the deep-blue lakes of Band-e Amir.
- Lake viewpoints
- Walk along Band-e Haibat
- Picnic lunch by the water
DAY SIX
THE ROAD
Bamiyan to Kabul
Return to Kabul through the mountains.
- Drive or flight to Kabul
- Evening free
DAY SEVEN
NATURE
Into the Panjshir Valley
Drive north through the Shomali Plain into the Panjshir gorge.
- Drive along the Panjshir River
- Village walk
- Overnight in Panjshir
DAY EIGHT
NATURE
Panjshir to Kabul
Morning in the valley, then return to Kabul.
- Mausoleum of Ahmad Shah Massoud
- Viewpoints
- Return to Kabul
DAY NINE
REST
Kabul Free Day
A relaxed day in Kabul before travelling north.
- Free morning
- Murad Khani old quarter
- Qargha Lake
DAY TEN
THE NORTH
Kabul to Samangan
Travel north over the Salang Pass.
- Salang Pass
- Arrive in Samangan
DAY ELEVEN
HERITAGE
Samangan to Mazar-i-Sharif
Takht-e Rustam, then on to Mazar-i-Sharif.
- Takht-e Rustam stupa and monastery
- Drive to Mazar-i-Sharif
- Evening at the Blue Mosque
DAY TWELVE
HERITAGE
Mazar-i-Sharif & Balkh
The Blue Mosque and the ancient city of Balkh.
- Shrine of Hazrat Ali (Blue Mosque)
- Balkh old city walls
- Green Mosque of Balkh
- Local bazaar
DAY THIRTEEN
DEPARTURE
Departure
Fly home from Mazar-i-Sharif or return to Kabul.
- Breakfast
- Airport drop-off
PLACES TO DISCOVER
Places to discover.
01
Kabul
Afghanistan’s capital: Mughal gardens, the National Museum, Darul Aman Palace and busy old-city bazaars.
02
Bamiyan
The giant Buddha niches carved into the cliffs, the ruined cities of Shahr-e Gholghola and Shahr-e Zuhak, and wide mountain valleys.
03
Band-e Amir
Afghanistan’s first national park: a chain of deep-blue lakes held back by natural walls of travertine.
04
Panjshir
A green river valley between high mountains, with stone villages, orchards and the mausoleum of Ahmad Shah Massoud.
05
Samangan
Takht-e Rustam, a Buddhist stupa and monastery cut straight down into the rock.
06
Mazar-i-Sharif & Balkh
The blue-tiled Shrine of Hazrat Ali and the old walls and Green Mosque of Balkh, once one of the great cities of Central Asia.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
What to expect
Six provinces
Central and northern Afghanistan at a relaxed pace.
Takht-e Rustam
A Buddhist stupa cut down into the rock.
Blue Mosque
The jewel of Mazar-i-Sharif.
INCLUDED
What's Included
- ✓Official invitation letter from HAMIDI TMC (for your visa application)
- ✓Help with the traveller permit letters for each province
- ✓Airport pickup and drop-off
- ✓Hotel accommodation (twin or private room)
- ✓Daily breakfast
- ✓Professional local English-speaking guide
- ✓Private transport with an experienced driver
- ✓24/7 local support from our Kabul team
NOT INCLUDED
What's Not Included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Lunch and dinner
- Entrance fees to sites and attractions
- Personal expenses and tips
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